Russia announces development of improved Tu-95MSM variant

[Zarvan]

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The Tupolev Aircraft Company has announced a development of the improved Tu-95MSM strategic bomber variant.

According to Alexander Konyukhov, general director of plane-maker Tupolev, the company received a contract from the Russian Defense Ministry to carry out the modernization Tu-95MS strategic bomber and missile carrier.

“The maiden flight of Tu-95MSM is expected at the end of 2019,” said the head of Tupolev.




He also noted that the decision to upgrade the fleet of Tu-95MS military aircraft will be made by the Ministry of Defense following the results of state tests.

In addition, the state tests of the strategic missile carrier Tu-95MS with the upgraded engine NK-12MPM are currently underway – they will be completed by the end of 2018.

As reported, at the moment on a planned basis, major repairs and upgrades of the strategic missile carriers Tu-160 and Tu-95MS are being carried out, which significantly prolongs their service life. Also “Tupolev” is working on creating prototypes of deeply modernized Tu-160M aircraft.

The head of the Duma Defence Committee, Vladimir Shamanov, reported that Tu-160 and Tu-95MS aircraft are being modernized for the use of new long-range cruise missiles.

https://defence-blog.com/aviation/russia-announces-development-improved-tu-95msm-variant.html

 

[YeBeWarned]

no offense but that is one ugly looking bomber

 

[gangsta_rap]

This and the B52 really might last an entire century

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

like it

 

[Chimgathar]

Dont understand why invest on a turbo prop aircraft, B-1 Lancer or Tu-160 class bombers make sense though

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Dont understand why invest on a turbo prop aircraft, B-1 Lancer or Tu-160 class bombers make sense though

Turbo props are easier to service than jets.

 

[Ultima Thule]

Turbo props are easier to service than jets.

But not contra rotating turbo prop its maintenance nightmare for ground crew and it easier targets for fighter jets becuase of low speed @undertakerwwefan

 

[mr.robot]

But not contra rotating turbo prop its maintenance nightmare for ground crew and it easier targets for fighter jets becuase of low speed @undertakerwwefan

munafiqat summed up. How deep this inception and deception and winks go.

 

[Ultima Thule]

munafiqat summed up.

What is munafiqat i said ??? i summed up thhe reality @mr.robot

 

[mr.robot]

What is munafiqat i said ??? i summed up thhe reality @mr.robot

Just kidding.